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KN51 OSC

2001 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,493 mi
Last recorded175,493 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Fiesta60,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN51 OSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 175,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bearing slightly noisy

Fail 26 Nov 2015 175,493 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Nov 2014 171,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on. heat shield detached. sill covers obscuring outer bodywork.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 171,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

eml on. heat shield detached. sill covers obscuring outer bodywork.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 167,402 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan and both rear arches have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2013 167,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front floor pan and both rear arches have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2012 162,218 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front suspention coil springs are very corroded.

NSR seat base loose.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes noisy in operation (recommend invasive inspection).

Fail 21 Nov 2012 162,208 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front suspention coil springs are very corroded.

NSR seat base loose.

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes noisy in operation (recommend invasive inspection).

Pass 11 Oct 2011 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 128,013 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre worn inside edge.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 107,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 107,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre has two nails in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2008 86,753 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Both front wishbone bushes splitting.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 63,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 45,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 30,689 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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KN51 OSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2001 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 60,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN51 OSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KN51 OSC is a 2001 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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